PGDM-Healthcare

TAPMI’s two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management creates leaders for the healthcare sector. Students learn and apply comprehensive managerial and technical expertise required to tackle the challenges of today’s complex global healthcare system. The program is designed to lend an extensive understanding of the modern healthcare industry and effective inculcation of practical leadership abilities. The course only admits students exclusively from medical and paramedical backgrounds including Medicine, Dentistry, Alternative systems of Medicine (Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani), Biomedical, Biotechnology, Pharmacy and Paramedical (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupation Therapists). The program is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the world-renowned Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It is recognised by The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA degree. It is also the 5th institution in India to have both the AACSB as well as Association of MBAs (AMBA) accreditation.

The present program goes beyond the traditional courses in Hospital Administration and Public Health and equips students to leadership positions in the healthcare sector. Over two years students develop an expertise in finance, strategy, marketing and entrepreneurship attuned to the healthcare sector. In addition to hospitals and public health, the curriculum covers healthcare verticals like Biomedical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Healthcare IT, to name a few. These specialised courses are unique to TAPMI and are not offered by any other management institute in India.

*Not approved for accreditation by NBA

Highlights

Courses attuned to the needs of the market with strong emphasis on business aspects of healthcare.

Collaborative learning with Manipal Healthcare Eco-system

Internship with top companies in the healthcare sector

A strong alumni base in the healthcare sector

100% Placement record with an average salary of 9 Lakhs per annum (year 2015)

Manipal Healthcare Ecosystem

The unique feature of the course is collaborative learning with the Manipal Healthcare Eco-system. Each healthcare course has a collaborative learning component whereby students get to work on a real life problem along with the faculty. The Manipal Healthcare Ecosystem consists of Manipal Healthcare Group which owns 15 hospitals in India and abroad, and Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Healthcare Technology companies.

Leadership Development

With changing business needs and rapidly evolving business environment, leaders need to be creative, curious and innovative. An essential combination of organisational and people skills is imperative for today’s leaders. At TAPMI, we prepare students to meet these unique challenges with our leadership development program. We develop the necessary skill and character required to thrive in complex business organisations. Students learn their own strengths through self assessments, psychometric assessments and are continuously mentored and guided throughout their time at TAPMI.

Careers

While academic rigour and practical management learning form the backbone of TAPMI’s MBA program, our goal is to ensure students achieve a fulfilling career. We provide you with the necessary industry connects as well as create entrepreneurial opportunities.

Evaluation & Grading

TAPMI follows a rigorous system of continuous evaluation with assessment events that include quizzes, tests, assignments, mid-term and end-term exams, individual/group projects, presentations, and panel discussions. Based on the performance in each course, a course grade is awarded to each student, and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is awarded for the entire program. At the end of each term, students who do not meet the minimum academic standards are asked to withdraw from the program. Elaboration on the process of assessment, grading and expected performance standards is provided to students in the PGP Rules and Guidelines manual, at the time of joining the program.